Join us on the Restaurant Talk by Save Fry Oil as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jae Lee, a visionary chef and restaurateur who has successfully opened multiple restaurant locations. Discover how Jae's passion for Korean-American cuisine and his relentless drive have fueled his expansion from New York to Boston.

Key Highlights:

Jae's early beginnings and the inspiration behind his first restaurant, Nowan. The challenges and triumphs of opening three locations amidst a global pandemic. Insights into Jae's unique approach to blending Korean flavors with American classics. Jae's philosophy on leadership and maintaining a motivated team.

• Guest: https://www.instagram.com/yo.jaelee/
• Host: https://www.instagram.com/therestaurantmom/
• https://www.nowonusa.com/
• https://www.chefjaelee.com/

Chapters

• (00:00:03) - Restaurant Talk
• (00:01:01) - Korean American Restaurant Jay Has Three Locations
• (00:04:51) - Where Everything Clicks: The Korean Restaurant
• (00:08:24) - Asian Students Get the Help They Need
• (00:11:37) - Ontario restaurant owner's challenges
• (00:16:40) - Covid: Don't Panic, Just Be.
• (00:17:26) - "I want people to get a paycheck they're happy with"
• (00:19:49) - On Working With Managers
• (00:22:30) - After COVID, The Restaurant's Family Dynamic
• (00:25:56) - You're Confident, But Plainly Identical
• (00:28:25) - Mental Health in the Culinary Industry
• (00:31:18) - The Tipping Point For Drinking Alcohol
• (00:35:08) - How to Win an Employee's Overcoming Anxiety
• (00:38:28) - For the future of your business, what's the goal?
• (00:39:49) - Eat Like A Million: Working With a Child
• (00:43:27) - Frylo
• (00:46:50) - Open Up Your Business
• (00:50:15) - Chef Jay Lee on EWTN Interview